How to install postgres 8.4 on Debian 5 (lenny)

Posted by Eric Bartels

Because I didn’t found this information in one place I’m writing this quick “guide” on how to install PostgreSQL 8.4.x on Debian 5.x “lenny”. Debian lenny stable packages are bundled with Postgres 8.3.x but thanks to Debian Backports the newer Postgres version is available for lenny. Simply do it Add the backports-sources (/etc/apt/sources.list) and update [...]